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Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Viburnum (vy-BUR-num) (Info)
Species: lentago (lent-AH-go) (Info)

6 vendors have this plant for sale.

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

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Profile:

No positives
3 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral ViburnumValley On Jan 28, 2006, ViburnumValley from Scott County, KY
(Zone 5b) wrote:

This is a large shrub/small tree that is best used north of (colder) zone 6. It suffers in the heat/humidity of central KY, and often defoliates in the summer due to powder mildew susceptibility. Viburnum prunifolium and Viburnum rufidulum are much better choices for central KY and south.

Viburnum lentago performs much better north of the Ohio River, and fabulously in the upper midwest tier of states.

Neutral smiln32 On Jul 31, 2002, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Very adaptable...birds love it.

Neutral mystic On Sep 3, 2001, mystic from Ewing, KY
(Zone 6a) wrote:

This is a large,upright,suckering,deciduous shrub which typically grows to 10-18 feet tall with a spread of 6-12 feet.Non-fragrant clusters of white flowers appear in May. Followed by green berries that turn a bluish-black in the fall and often persist into winter.The glossy,green leaves are 1 1/2" wide and up to 4" long.The berries are edible and may be eaten off the bush when ripe or used in jams and jellies.It's not unusual to see birds and other wildlife stopping by for a snack on the berries.Nanny goats apparently feed on the ripe berries(reportedly more so than billy goats),hence the common name.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Peoria, Illinois
Georgetown, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Ely, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
River Falls, Wisconsin



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